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Estate duty is one of those taxes that many people know about in theory, but very few actively plan for. It only

Finding value in South Africa’s property market used to mean stretching beyond major metros or compromising on space. Today, with interest rates

The social fabric of the South African society continues to be tainted by high crime rates, domestic violence, and gender-based violence. The South African Police Service

For many property owners in South African sectional title schemes, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a routine formality. But when the

In Part One of this article, we explained that a replacement trustee may be appointed by the remaining trustees when a trustee

Evicting a tenant or occupier in South Africa is a highly regulated process governed by the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and

If you own property in South Africa or hold a mortgage bond, the Expropriation Act 13 of 2024 is a piece of

When a dispute turns serious enough to head to court, one of your first decisions can make all the difference: where to

Most people only become aware that a default judgment has been granted against them when the sheriff arrives with a warrant of

Family trusts have long been a central feature of South African estate and wealth planning, with high-net-worth individuals using trust structures to

Losing a loved one is already one of life’s most difficult experiences. Add to that the burden of South Africa’s complex estate

Navigating the rules and regulations for short-term letting. With short-term letting and (more specifically) Airbnbs ramping up in South Africa, disgruntled owners